Hypericum mos. 'Tricolor' - 25-30 CM C3.5

Description
The St John's wort 'Tricolor' (Hypericum moserianum) is a bushy, broad semi-shrub that produces yellow, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from July to September. The St John's wort 'Tricolor' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves with a pink-coloured edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The winter-green leaves of the St John's wort 'Tricolor's are dark green, egg-shaped and have a pink-coloured edge. They are about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The St John's wort 'Tricolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
St John's wort 'Tricolor' is a bushy and broad-growing semi-shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow, cupped flowers appear from July to September. These are about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Use
Ornamental shrub, small/front garden

Root
Hypericum moserianum 'Tricolor' is a shallow-rooting plant.